Raelle Laurenzi: Senior project accountant/assistant controller in Jersey City, NJ

Working with the Controller to learn and handle tasks in accounting departments of a Construction Management Building Company Senior Project Accountant ? Responsible for overseeing project billing process for multiple projects ? Prepare owner invoice AIA package for all billable projects, including all applicable backup for approval ? Effectively communicate with Project Managers regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services related to billing ? Created relationships with subcontractor accounting departments for issuing payments as well as provide and review their monthly forms including payment requisitions ? Assist in insurance enrollments; assisting subcontractors enroll in OCIP/CCIP programs; track Certificates of Insurance are accurate and in compliance ? Worked with the controller and CFO to complete monthly close reports including finalizing and reconciling AR, AP, monthly accruals, and project costs. Put together the WIP report and work closely with the forecasting department to ensure proper project tracking and margin percentages are correct. ? Processing checks and payments for outstanding invoices Accounts Receivable/Payable Administration ? Review and prepare lien and payment waivers for subcontractors to approve for payment ? Receive and process invoices from suppliers and vendors for timely payment. Oversee the coding and input of all invoices for accuracy and timeliness using Timberline-Sage accounting systems ? Rectify and reconcile any payment conflicts with suppliers to maintain productive relationships and ensure accurate payment ? Keep track of incoming payments from owners/vendors on multiple reports

Multiple office administration duties ensure connections and communications between main office on West Coast, and field office on East Coast operate smoothly and continuously. Constantly growing and learning various operations of the office to become an integral part of all different areas of the company. Including: Project Coordinator/Contract Management Human Resources Administration Payroll Administration Accounts Receivable/Payable Administration Other Office Management duties including: ? Travel arrangements – working with and without travel agents for hotels, flights, and rental cars and setting up travel accounts ? Coordinate IT issues and equipment – Shoretel Phone Systems, laptop and cell phone distribution and tracking ? Organizing the office layout and ordering stationery and supplies